How Big Should Your Snowboard Be?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Rider Height (in) Rider Weight (lbs) Snowboard Size (cm) 5ft 4in 135 – 145 144–152 5ft 6in 140 – 155 149–157

Is it better to have a bigger or smaller snowboard?

If you’re riding primarily in the park or freestyle, pick a board on the shorter end of the size range . If you’re riding is mostly all mountain, powder or freeriding, consider a snowboard on the longer end of the size range or grabbing a volume shifted board. If you are above average weight consider a longer snowboard.

Should a snowboard be up to your chin?

A common answer is that the board height should be between your chin and the tip of your nose . And while this is a good guide, there’s more to it. In reality, a correctly sized snowboard could fall anywhere between your collarbone and forehead.

What size snowboard should I get if im 5 7?

Rider Height (ft/in) Rider Height (cm) Snowboard Size (cm) 5’6′′ 168cm 148-153 5’7′′ 170cm 150-155 5’8′′ 173cm 152-155 5’9′′ 175cm 153-157

What happens if your snowboard is too short?

The wrong size board could make your board harder to control than it should be, hindering your improvement as a rider. A board that is too long becomes difficult to manouvre, too short and it will become unstable to ride as your speed gets higher .

Is a 159 snowboard to big for me?

159 snowboards are typically made for male riders with average to large foot sizes . The board that you have has a waist of 25.4 cm. It is likely in the neighborhood of 26.4 at the inserts where you will ride.

What size snowboard should a beginner use?

If you are a beginner you might go with a 155-157 and if you are a dedicated free-rider then you might bump it up to 162, 163 or 164. Go through the charts below and select the table that fits your height and then scan across until you find your weight.

Does 2 cm make a difference snowboard?

Depending on your own preferences and what you like to do, most freestylers will typically choose a board that is between 2cm and 6cm shorter . Freeriders will tend to go with longer boards in order to help with speed and stability. Freeriders tend to choose a board that is between 1cm and 4cm longer.

Should my snowboard be up my nose?

Snowboard length: As a general rule, if you stand a board on its tail, the nose of the board should reach somewhere between your nose and chin . You can use size charts and recommended rider weights to get more precise. Types of snowboards: Your choices include all-mountain, freestyle, freeride, powder and splitboards.

How long do snowboards last?

An average snowboard should last a rider between 150 and 200 days of riding. Assuming you handle your board relatively well and don’t grind the base on every rock out there, a rider should experience about 100 days of high riding quality from a new board.

What kind of boots do you wear for snowboarding?

As we’ve seen, real snowboard boots remain the best option for snowboarding. Their stiff construction specially designed for ankle support and binding fit provide the required control, comfort, and safety for riding.

How tall is a 155 snowboard?

Rider Height Range of Board Length (Centimeters) 5’8′′ 147 -155cm 5’10” 154- 163cm 6’0′′ 157-165cm 6’1′′ 160-168cm

What size snowboard do I need for my height and weight?

Height (in) Height (cm) Weight (lbs) 4’10” 147 110 -120 5′ 152 115-130 5’2” 158 125-135 5’4” 163 135-145

Is a shorter snowboard faster?

Registered. Technically speaking, the longer boards are BETTER for speed as they are more stable, not because they are faster. Gravity is exerting a force on your mass and pulling it downhill. The only thing stopping you is friction between the board base and the snow.

Is it OK to ride a longer snowboard?

The wrong size board could make your board harder to control than it should be, hindering your improvement as a rider. A board that is too long becomes difficult to manouvre, too short and it will become unstable to ride as your speed gets higher.

What size snowboard should I get if I’m 5 10?

Rider Height (ft/in) Rider Height (cm) Snowboard Size (cm) 5’9′′ 175cm 153-157 5’10” 178cm 154-159 5’11” 180cm 155-160 6′ 183cm 156-162

Is a longer snowboard better for powder?

A longer board has more surface area for rise in deep powder . However, with a wider nose or higher volume board like our Shaper Series you can get optimum float without the added length. You’ll also get agile maneuverability of the shorter length.

Are wide snowboards better?

Width is an important factor when choosing a snowboard . Too wide of a board will lack responsiveness. Too narrow and you run the risk of toe and heel drag, which can easily throw you on your face, especially if you enjoy steeper terrain or laying down a hard carve- looking at you dudes with boot sizes 11.5 and up!

Can I learn to snowboard in a day?

It is absolutely possible to learn to snowboard in a day . We do this each and every day with beginners who want to try something new, or people who have been off the board for way too long and need to start from scratch.

Kim Nguyen
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Kim Nguyen
Kim Nguyen is a fitness expert and personal trainer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and has trained a variety of clients, from professional athletes to everyday fitness enthusiasts. Kim is passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.